Plains of Oblivion

Plains of Oblivion
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 6, 2012 (2012-04-06)[1]
RecordedFastback Studios in Seattle
GenreInstrumental rock, progressive metal
Length47:36
LabelCentury Media
ProducerAaron Smith
Jeff Loomis chronology
Zero Order Phase
(2008)
Plains of Oblivion
(2012)

Plains of Oblivion is the second studio album by former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis, released on April 6, 2012, through Century Media Records;[1] a limited Digipak edition was also released, containing two bonus tracks.[2] The album reached the top 200 on five different U.S. Billboard charts.[3] It features a number of guest musicians including Emperor singer Ihsahn, as well as guitarists Marty Friedman, Tony MacAlpine and Chris Poland.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic3.5/5[4]

The staff at Sputnikmusic gave Plains of Oblivion a score of 3.5 out of 5, calling it "an excellent album for fans of heavy metal/thrash" and "an intense tour de force, one that further cements Jeff Loomis as one of the greatest shredders of all time."[4]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Jeff Loomis, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Mercurial"5:31
2."The Ultimatum"4:41
3."Escape Velocity"4:31
4."Tragedy and Harmony" (lyrics: Christine Rhoades)5:01
5."Requiem for the Living"4:52
6."Continuum Drift" (music: Loomis, Aaron Smith, Joe Nurre)5:38
7."Surrender" (lyrics: Ihsahn)5:30
8."Chosen Time" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:33
9."Rapture"2:44
10."Sibylline Origin"4:35
Total length:47:36
Limited edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
11."Collide" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:36
12."Reverie for Eternity" (lyrics: Rhoades)4:47

Personnel

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Chart performance

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Year Chart Position
2012 Billboard Heatseekers 2[3]
Billboard Hard Rock Albums 16[3]
Billboard Independent Albums 27[3]
Billboard Top Rock Albums 47[3]
Billboard 200 179[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  2. ^ "Jeff Loomis – Plains Of Oblivion". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Plains of Oblivion – Jeff Loomis | Awards. AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
  4. ^ a b Sputnikmusic staff (2012-04-06). "Review: Jeff Loomis – Plains of Oblivion". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2014-12-01.
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